SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMRAVATI
DBT STAR COLLEGE PROJECT ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Environmental Awareness Through Drawing Activity in Students of Nootan Kanya School Amravati
Activity Dates: 06.11.2025
Type of Activity: Outreach Activity
Organizing Department: Department of Environmental Science
Program Coordinators: Mr. V. D. Bute
Head of the Department: Dr. S. P. Ingole
External Collaborator (if any): Nootan Kanya School Amravati
Objectives:
- 1. To create environmental awareness among school students through a creative drawing activity.
- 2. To educate students about the importance of protecting nature and maintaining cleanliness.
- 3. To encourage students to understand issues like pollution, deforestation, and water wastage
- 4. To promote eco-friendly habits such as saving water, planting trees, and avoiding plastic use.
- 5. To develop creativity, imagination, and self-expression through environmental themes.
No of Beneficieries: 54
Classes Involved: B.Sc. II year CEB and CEZ
Venue of the Activity: Nootan Kanya School Amravati
Activity Report:
The environment includes all living and non-living components surrounding us, such as air, water, soil, plants, animals, and human beings. It provides the essential resources required for life and maintains ecological balance. However, increasing industrialization, urbanization, deforestation, pollution, and excessive use of natural resources have caused serious environmental problems. Issues such as global warming, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and waste accumulation have become major concerns in modern society.
Environmental education is one of the most effective ways to address these challenges. By creating awareness among young students, society can develop responsible citizens who understand the importance of nature conservation. School-level environmental awareness programs are especially valuable because children can adopt eco-friendly habits early in life and influence their families and communities positively.
Creative activities such as drawing competitions are highly effective in environmental education. Through drawing, students can express their understanding, imagination, and concern for nature in an enjoyable way. Art-based learning helps children remember messages better and makes awareness activities more attractive.
With this purpose, a B.Sc. III student from the Department of Environmental Science, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati organized an outreach activity at Nootan Kanya School, Amravati. The activity focused on promoting environmental awareness through a drawing competition and interactive discussion. Students enthusiastically participated and expressed their environmental ideas through art.
About the Institution
Nootan Kanya School, Amravati is one of the well-known educational institutions in the city. The school is recognized for its disciplined environment, quality education, and emphasis on both academic and moral development of students.
Located in a central and accessible area of Amravati, the school provides education to students from primary to higher secondary levels. It has spacious classrooms, a clean campus, and supportive teaching staff. The institution encourages co-curricular and awareness-based programs that help in the overall development of students.
Because of its positive educational atmosphere and active student participation, the school was selected as a suitable venue for conducting the environmental awareness outreach activity.
Organizing Student and Participants
The outreach program was conducted by a B.Sc. III student of the Department of Environmental Science, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati as part of academic and community engagement activities.
A total of approximately 50 students from Classes 1 to 7 participated in the event. Students from different age groups were involved, making the program inclusive and lively.
Teachers and school authorities also supported the event by helping with arrangements, supervision, and motivation of students throughout the session.
Planning of the Activity
The activity was planned in a simple yet effective manner so that younger students could understand environmental concepts easily and enjoy the session.
The program included three major components:
1. Short awareness talk on environment
2. Drawing activity on environmental themes
3. Prize distribution and appreciation
The session was designed to be completed within one hour, ensuring that students remained attentive and interested throughout the event.
The environmental topics selected for drawings included:
• Save Trees
• Save Water
• Clean Earth, Green Earth
• Avoid Plastic
• Stop Pollution
• Plant More Trees
• Keep Surroundings Clean
These themes were chosen because they are easy for children to understand and relevant to daily life.
Tools and Materials Used
To conduct the program successfully, the following materials were arranged:
1. White drawing sheets (A4 size)
2. Pencils and erasers
3. Crayons and color pencils
4. Sketch pens
5. Chart papers for displaying drawings
6. Gifts and prizes for winners
7. Attendance sheet for participants
8. Camera for documentation
All materials were distributed to students before the drawing activity began, ensuring smooth participation.
Implementation of the Activity
Arrival and Coordination
On the scheduled date, the organizing student visited Nootan Kanya School and coordinated with the school principal and teachers. Necessary arrangements such as seating, material distribution, and classroom setup were completed before the session started.
Introductory Session
The event began with a brief and interactive discussion on the environment. Students were introduced to the meaning of environment and its importance in daily life.
The following topics were explained in simple language:
• Importance of trees and plants
• Need for clean air and water
• Harmful effects of pollution
• Dangers of plastic waste
• Importance of saving water and electricity
• Keeping surroundings clean
Examples from daily life were used so that children could easily relate to the discussion.
Students were asked questions such as:
• Why should we plant trees?
• What happens if we waste water?
• Why should we avoid plastic bags?
• How can we keep our school clean?
This interactive approach increased student attention and curiosity.
Drawing Activity
After the awareness talk, students were invited to participate in the drawing competition.
Each student was given a drawing sheet and asked to create artwork based on environmental themes. Students eagerly began drawing and used different colors creatively.
Some common drawing ideas included:
• Green trees and forests
• Earth surrounded by greenery
• Water drops with messages to save water
• Dustbins promoting cleanliness
• Children planting saplings
• Red cross marks on plastic bags
• Blue sky and pollution-free cities
The classroom atmosphere became joyful, colorful, and energetic. Students were highly focused on their drawings and enjoyed expressing their environmental ideas through art.
Teachers and the organizing student moved around the classroom, encouraging students and appreciating their creativity.
Student Participation and Response
The response from students was highly positive.
Even younger children from lower classes showed great interest and imagination. Many students used slogans in their drawings such as:
• Save Trees
• Clean India
• Say No to Plastic
• Save Water Save Life
• Plant Trees Save Earth
Students also discussed their ideas with classmates, creating a collaborative and friendly learning environment.
The activity showed that children can understand environmental values effectively when taught through creative methods.
Evaluation of Drawings
After completion of the drawing session, the drawings were evaluated with the support of teachers.
The following points were considered during evaluation:
• Relevance to environmental theme
• Creativity and originality
• Neatness and presentation
• Use of colors
• Message conveyed through drawing
Many entries were highly impressive and reflected a strong sense of environmental awareness among students.
Prize Distribution
To appreciate the efforts of participants and motivate students further, prizes were distributed to the best drawings.
Small gifts and appreciation items were awarded to winners. Other participants were also appreciated for their active involvement.
Prize distribution created excitement and happiness among students. Children proudly displayed their drawings and celebrated the achievements of their classmates.
This recognition encouraged confidence and enthusiasm among students.
Teacher Feedback
Teachers appreciated the outreach activity and expressed satisfaction with the student response.
They observed that:
• Students learned environmental values in an enjoyable manner
• Drawing helped children understand concepts better
• Creative activities improve interest compared to lectures alone
• Such programs should be organized regularly
The teaching staff also appreciated the initiative taken by the college student and the practical value of community outreach by higher education institutions.
Importance for the Organizing Student
The outreach program was equally beneficial for the B.Sc. III student who organized it.
Through this activity, the student developed valuable skills such as:
• Leadership
• Communication
• Classroom management
• Event planning
• Community interaction
• Practical environmental education
The activity also helped in applying classroom knowledge to real social situations.
Interacting with younger students provided meaningful experience in public awareness work and environmental communication.
Educational Value of Drawing as a Tool
Drawing is a powerful educational method, especially for school children.
It allows students to:
• Express ideas visually
• Learn through imagination
• Develop observation skills
• Build emotional connection with nature
• Remember environmental messages longer
Unlike textbook learning alone, drawing creates active involvement. It combines creativity with awareness, making environmental education enjoyable and memorable.
This outreach activity demonstrated how art can become an effective medium for promoting environmental responsibility.
Overall Observation
Throughout the session, students remained:
• Attentive
• Disciplined
• Curious
• Creative
• Cooperative
• Enthusiastic
Many students shared personal ideas such as planting trees at home, reducing plastic use, and keeping classrooms clean.
Their positive attitude indicated that environmental awareness at an early age can create long-term responsible habits.
The outreach activity conducted by the B.Sc. III student of the Department of Environmental Science, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati at Nootan Kanya School, Amravati was highly successful and meaningful.
The program effectively combined environmental education with creativity through an awareness talk and drawing competition. Students enthusiastically participated and communicated important messages like saving trees, avoiding plastic, conserving water, and keeping the Earth clean through their artwork.
The support of school authorities and teachers contributed greatly to the smooth conduct of the event. The program also provided practical experience and confidence to the organizing college student.
Such outreach activities play an important role in connecting academic learning with social responsibility. They inspire school children to care for nature and encourage college students to become active contributors to society.
Overall, the event was a commendable effort toward building environmental consciousness and nurturing a greener future through young minds.
Outcomes:
- 1. Students gained better understanding of environmental protection and conservation.
- 2. Increased awareness about saving trees, water conservation, and reducing pollution.
- 3. Students expressed environmental messages creatively through meaningful drawings.
- 4. Improved enthusiasm, confidence, and active participation among students.
- 5. Positive attitudes developed toward eco-friendly habits and clean surroundings.
Photos:
 Felicitation of the Principal by the representative |  Explaining the theme of the |
 Students actively participating in the Drawing |  Nutan Kanya Shala & Junior College, Amravati - Venue for the |
 Students proudly displaying their creative drawings |  Prize distribution |
Attendance Sheet:
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